Question

What is the difference between findAny() and findFirst() in Java 8?

a) findAny() returns any element of the stream, while findFirst() returns the first element of the stream.

b) findAny() returns the first element of the stream, while findFirst() returns any element of the stream.

c) findAny() and findFirst() are identical methods.

d) findAny() and findFirst() can only be used with parallel streams.

Answer 1

Answer: a) findAny() returns any element of the stream, while findFirst() returns the first element of the stream.

Explanation: If the stream has an encounter order, findFirst() will return the first element, while findAny() may return any element. If the stream has no encounter order, both methods will behave the same way.